Fletcher Place
Suburban Neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana
Marion County 46202, 46203, 46204
Victorian-era houses and historic buildings repurposed as condos
Houses in Fletcher Place are from the Victorian era but aren’t grandiose mansions. Danish and Italian immigrant craftsmen made up much of the neighborhood’s original population, and the houses reflect their budgets. “It has a lot of diversity in housing styles, but they aren’t the three-story brick houses of the Old Northside,” Waters says. “It is a historic area, and the homes are cute, quaint and charming to look at.” Cottages, bungalows, Stick, Queen Anne and Italianate styles are all found in the neighborhood, with prices ranging between $300,000 and $750,000. Condos in the neighborhood vary from units built in historic former churches, schools and factories to recently constructed complexes on Virginia Avenue. Condo prices range between $250,000 and $725,000.
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Most students attend schools outside the neighborhood
Lumen Christi Catholic School and High School is in the neighborhood but has a total enrollment of less than 100 students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school is unrated by Niche. There are no public schools in Fletcher Place. Elementary students can attend Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14, which is also unrated. H.W. Longfellow Middle School earns a C-minus rating. Arsenal Tech High, which is the largest in Indianapolis by enrollment and sits on a sprawling 76-acre campus, has a C-rating. Students can also apply to Herron High, an A-rated charter school just north of downtown.
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail connects Fletcher Place to other downtown neighborhoods
Edna Balz Lacy Park is more than a typical neighborhood park and playground. The century-old fixture also features bocce courts with leagues hosted by the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana. Fletcher Woods, located on a sliver of land near the interstate exit ramp, is highlighted by a gently winding path popular with neighborhood dog walkers. The brick-paved Indianapolis Cultural Trail along Virginia Avenue is another signature Fletcher Place feature. The trail system connects for 10 miles around downtown.
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Eclectic coffee houses, award-winning restaurants and a classic dive bar
Fletcher Place is home to several of Indy’s most well-regarded restaurants. Bluebeard, named after the novel by Indianapolis native Kurt Vonnegut, is a farm-to-table eatery that was a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in America when it opened in 2012. Milktooth, set in a former Plymouth DeSoto dealership, is a breakfast and brunch spot that Bon Appetit named one of the country’s 10 best new restaurants in 2015. Bosphorus Istanbul Cafe is the lone Turkish restaurant in Indianapolis. Calvin Fletcher’s Coffee House, named for the neighborhood’s founder, is a popular neighborhood gathering spot. Amberson Coffee and Grocer, built in a former service station, serves its to-go coffee in reusable glass jars to cut down on waste. Chilly Water Brewing Company and Hotel Tango Distillery serve locally made libations. But even amid this cutting-edge culinary scene, the neighborhood’s most enduring institution is the no-frills Dugout Bar. First opened in 1954, the bar is adorned with pro-union bumper stickers, 1990s beer ads and photos of former regulars who have passed away. It's proud to be called a dive — in fact, Thrillist named it the top dive bar in Indiana. “It reminds me of drinking in my grandpa’s garage,” says resident Joe Tamborello, who calls the bar his favorite in Indianapolis.
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Holy Rosary Italian Street Festival an annual highlight
The Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association plays an active role in the community, hosting monthly meetings and committees. In the summer, the Fletcher Place Community Center in Fountain Square has a Saturday veggie stand at its community garden. But, the neighborhood’s biggest annual event is the Holy Rosary Catholic Church Italian Street Festival, which takes over Edna Balz Lacy Park and the streets in front of Holy Rosary over two nights each June. “My son tasted his first cannoli at the Italian Street Fest,” Tamborello says. “It’s a great event that really brings the whole neighborhood to life.” Neighborhood residents are also within walking distance of Colts games at Lucas Oil Stadium and Pacers or Fever games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse – the Cultural Trail leads directly to both stadiums.
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A walkable and bikeable community with interstate access
Fletcher Place’s proximity to downtown is made clear by the sight of Indiana’s tallest building, Salesforce Tower, which still looms large over Virginia Avenue despite being a mile away. Similarly, the headquarters of Eli Lilly Co., Indy’s second-largest employer, is visible over McCarty Street, making it clear this is an ideally situated neighborhood for anyone working at Lilly or downtown. The IndyGo Red Line, the city’s first bus rapid transit system, has stopped along Virginia Avenue since its 2019 unveiling, though Waters says, “people in Indianapolis are still getting used to public transportation.” Indy’s medical corridor, which includes IU Health University Hospital and Eskenazi Hospital, is about 3.5 miles away. Traveling afar is easy thanks to the neighborhood's location at the junction of Interstates 65 and 70. Indianapolis International Airport is 15 miles from Fletcher Place. The Indianapolis Amtrak station is about a mile from the neighborhood.
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Important to know
The CAP Index rates the area a crime score of 7 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. Property crimes rate higher than the average.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Chuck Pennington
Chuck Pennington
Victor & Valor Property Group
(833) 479-1759
139 Total Sales
2 in Fletcher Place
$465K - $550K Price Range
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James Abner
James Abner
eXp Realty, LLC
(463) 213-9744
132 Total Sales
1 in Fletcher Place
$285,000 Price
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Luci Chalian
Luci Chalian
CENTURY 21 Scheetz
(617) 719-3990
94 Total Sales
1 in Fletcher Place
$475,000 Price
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Sue Pfohl
Sue Pfohl
F.C. Tucker Company
(463) 209-8650
75 Total Sales
1 in Fletcher Place
$260,000 Price
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Laura Waters
Laura Waters
Responds QuicklyHighgarden Real Estate
(765) 735-3675
364 Total Sales
6 in Fletcher Place
$270K - $630K Price Range
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Nicholas Laviolette
Nicholas Laviolette
Responds QuicklyCompass Indiana, LLC
(833) 357-1378
292 Total Sales
1 in Fletcher Place
$215,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Highland Park Playground
Highland Park
Ringgold Park
- Playground
Hot Shot Tot Lot
Hendricks Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Edna Balz Lacy Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fletcher Place | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 8 | 4 |
| Larceny | 9 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 7 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fletcher Place Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fletcher Place, Indianapolis sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Fletcher Place, Indianapolis over the last 12 months is $346,825, down 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$369,900
Median Sale Price
$346,825
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$291,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$325,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$250
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
468
Number of Homes for Sale
13
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
3.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,911
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,181
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,533
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 2212 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 2212 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 2212 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,430 - $2,240 per month
- Slate Apartments
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 596+ Sq Ft
- 501 Virginia Ave
- Indianapolis, IN
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,331
Median Age
34
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,171
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$115,499
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.6%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.9%
Advanced Degrees
18.9%
% Population in Labor Force
42.2%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
98
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
83
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
61
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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